Colts to bring in Florida RB Mark Thompson official pre-draft visit

With a need to find some help in the backfield, the Indianapolis Colts will bring in Florida running back Mark Thompson for a top-30 visit ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Colts have had several visits and meetings with prospects in the draft regardless of where their projection is, and they will be hosting Thompson sometimes next week, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

#Florida RB Mark Thompson has a top 30 visit to the #Jets today, source said, and he’s got the #Colts next week. Thompson averaged more than 5 yards per rush last year and is still a lightning rod for Gators fans.

At 6-foot-2 and 237 pounds, Thompson is a massive running back who would likely be utilized mostly in short-yardage situations, though he only recorded five rushing touchdowns in the past two seasons with the Gators.

In the 2016-17 seasons at Florida, Thompson played in 19 games while recording 126 carries for 596 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

Thompson doesn’t seem to be on the radar for more than a late-round flier or a prospect to be signed after the draft, but that won’t keep general manager Chris Ballard from doing his research on a player the Colts might be interested in.

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